Chairman of Fonterra Co-operative Group. In 2007 made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM) for his services to agriculture - the equivalent of a knighthood under the old system.
Heyden, Henry van der, active 2002-2007
Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :"I hear Sir Henry has left.." 29 May 2013
Date: 2013
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
By: New Zealand shipping gazette (Periodical)
Reference: DCDL-0025154
Description: Depicts Sir Henry van der Heyden leaving the Fonterra building with his foot in his mouth to go to Auckland Airport. Refers to Former Fonterra Chairman van der Heyden apologising for his comments about doing business in China during his address to a Tauranga business womens' conference. His next job is Chair of Auckland International Airport Board when China is New Zealand's fastest growing tourism market (see NZ Herald 28 May 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :"Retire debt! Retire debt! Then, maybe a trinket for the bride......
Date: 2011
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017963
Description: Fonterra's chairman, Sir Henry van der Heyden, shrieks 'Retire debt! Retire debt! Then, maybe a trinket for the bride...' as he struggles with a bad dream. His wife tries to quiet him by saying 'Shush, shush, Hon. No-one is asking what you are going to do with yet another recors Fonterra pay out...' Context - In the dream Sir Henry believes he is being asked to put the Fonterra profits towards retiring the country's debt. The average price of milk powder rose in Fonterra Cooperative Group's latest online auction, reaching the highest level since early March, led by gains in skim milk powder. Commodity Price Index edged up to a new record last month. Fonterra has flagged what may be a record payout to its farmers for the current season that started yesterday. (Stuff - Business Day 2 June 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fonterra Chairman admits going against their own policy by inducing cows. "CALFwit!" 29...
Date: 2010
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
Reference: DCDL-0015694
Description: A cow thinks 'CALFwit! As she considers the text 'Fonterra Chairman admits going against their own policy by inducing cows'. Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden says he will consult his business partners on his four Waikato dairy farms about whether to can the controversial practice of inducing calves next spring. The leader of the world's biggest dairy exporter was embarrassed by TV One revelations this week that he agreed to the practice of inducing calves on his farms this spring despite Fonterra not supporting it. Induction is where a veterinarian gives late-birthing cows steroid injections to cause the calf to be born prematurely. Most die. This brings the cow back into milk and ready for mating with the rest of the herd. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
When the dairy giant lists on the stock exchange... "Think of us not as piranha, but as...
Date: 2009
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0011832
Description: A cow representing 'Fonterra' looks terrified as it swims through water surrounded by piranhas, one of which suggests to the cow that she think of them not as piranhas but as pilot fish with attitude. Text reads 'when the dairy giant lists on the Stock Exchange...' Refers to conjecture that Fonterra is considering listing on the Stock Exchange as an option for its capital structure. The conjecture comes as a result of Fonterra chair Henry van der Heyden's resignation from the board of the New Zealand Stock Exchange because of what could be seen as a conflict of interest. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Henry van der Hayden. 16 November, 2007.
Date: 2007
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0004393
Description: Shows Henry van der Heyden became Chairman of Fonterra Co-operative Group. He is shown painting a '$' sign on the flank of a cow. Refers to the high economic value of the dairy industry. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).